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Hvr-Z1u Manual PDF
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
HVR-Z1U/Z1N
HVR-Z1U/Z1N
© 2005 Sony Corporation
Read this first For customers in the U.S.A. and
CANADA
HVR-Z1U only
WARNING RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Lithium-Ion batteries are
expose the unit to rain or moisture. recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to the
collection and recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-
8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
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Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the Notes on use
bottom. Record the serial number in the space Your camcorder is capable of recording in HDV,
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever DVCAM, and DV formats.
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this When recording in HDV/DV format, it is
product. recommended to use mini DV cassettes.
Model No.HVR- When recording in DVCAM format, it is
Serial No. recommended to use mini DVCAM cassettes.
Model No.AC-
Serial No. The HDV standards
• Digital high-definition (HD) video signals are
CAUTION recorded and played back on a DV format cassette.
You are cautioned that any changes or • HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2 format,
modifications not expressly approved in this which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite) digital
manual could void your authority to operate this and terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings and in
equipment. Blu-ray disc recorders.
b Note: z Tip
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply • Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant specification, which utilizes 1080 effective scanning
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. lines, within the HDV standards, and records
These limits are designed to provide reasonable pictures at the image bit rate of about 25 Mbps. The
protection against harmful interference in a i.LINK Interface is adopted as the digital interface
residential installation. This equipment generates, enabling a digital connection with TVs and personal
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if computers compatible with the HDV format.
not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Recording
communications. However, there is no guarantee • Before starting to record, test the recording function
that interference will not occur in a particular to make sure the picture and sound are recorded
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful without any problems.
interference to radio or television reception, which • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot
can be determined by turning the equipment off and be provided, even if recording or playback is not
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder,
interference by one or more of the following storage media, etc.
measures: • TV color systems differ depending on the country/
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need
– Increase the separation between the equipment and an NTSC system-based TV.
receiver. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other
– Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
different from that into which the receiver is recording of such materials may be contrary to the
connected. copyright laws.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help. The LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens
The interface cable supplied must be used with the
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
manufactured using extremely high-precision
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are
FCC Rules. operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/
or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color)
that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder.
These points are normal results of the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recording in any way.
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens
to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause
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malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
near a window or outdoors.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your
camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun
only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
Jack holder
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Table of Contents
Read this first ............................................................................................. 2
Getting started
Step 1: Checking supplied items.............................................................. 10
Step 2: Charging the battery pack............................................................ 11
Using an outside power source ................................................................................. 13
Recording
Recording movies .................................................................................... 20
Usable cassettes ....................................................................................................... 22
Using zoom ............................................................................................................... 22
Recording in mirror mode ......................................................................................... 24
Displaying the recording setup information – Status check ...................................... 24
,continued
5
Customizing the picture quality – PICTURE PROFILE ............................ 34
Customizing the sound............................................................................. 37
Adjusting the audio recording level – Microphone volume level ................................ 37
Connecting external audio sources ........................................................................... 38
Selecting the recording channel ................................................................................ 39
Playback
Viewing movies ........................................................................................ 48
Playing back in various modes .................................................................................. 49
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Advanced operations
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ...............................106
Using the Menu
Warning indicators and messages ...111
Selecting menu items .........................57
Using the (CAMERA SET) menu
– STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, Additional Information
etc. ...............................................58 Using your camcorder abroad ..........113
Using the (AUDIO SET) menu HDV format and recording/playback 114
– INT MIC SET/XLR SET, etc. .....64
Compatibility of the DVCAM and DV
Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu formats .......................................116
– LCD COLOR, etc. .....................68
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
Using the (IN/OUT REC) menu pack ............................................117
– REC FORMAT/DOWN CONVERT,
About i.LINK .....................................119
etc. ...............................................70
Maintenance and precautions ..........120
Using the (TC/UB SET) menu
– TC MAKE, etc. ..........................76 Specification .....................................123
Using the (OTHERS) menu
– CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, Quick Reference
etc. ...............................................78
Customizing Personal Menu ..............83 Identifying parts and controls ...........125
Dubbing/Editing
Dubbing to another tape ....................89
Recording pictures from a VCR
or TV ............................................93
Connecting to a computer ..................96
Note on the icons used in this manual
Dubbing sound to a recorded tape
Features available for the HDV
..........................................98 format only.
Setting time values ..........................101 Features available for the
Connecting an analog VCR to the DVCAM format only.
computer via your camcorder Features available for the DV
– Signal conversion SP format only.
function .......................................104 Features available only when
[50i/60i SEL] of the menu is set
to [50i].
Features available only when
[50i/60i SEL] of the menu is set
to [60i].
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Quick Start Guide
Recording movies
Battery Pack
b Press m (rewind).
c Press N (play) to start the
playback.
To stop, press x (stop).
Step 1: Checking
supplied items
Make sure you have following items supplied
with your camcorder.
The number in parentheses indicates the number Wireless Remote Commander (1)
of that item supplied.
AC Adaptor/charger (1)
b Note
Shoulder strap (1)
• If you attach an optical filter (optional) or so, remove
the lens hood.
To attach it to your camcorder, see page 126.
10 Getting started
Step 2: Charging the 4 While pressing the battery back down,
slide it in the direction of the arrow.
battery pack The charge lamp lights up and charging
starts.
Getting started
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor/ charged for use.
charger with any metallic objects. This may cause a If you continue charging until the CHARGE
malfunction.
• Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC
lamp turns off and FULL appears on the display
Adaptor/charger. Disconnect the AC Adaptor/ window, the battery has now been fully charged
charger from the wall outlet immediately if any and can be used for a little longer period.
malfunction occurs. Remove the battery pack from the AC Adaptor/
charger.
Battery pack
Charge lamp
AC Adaptor/charger
3 Connect the power cord to the wall 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF.
outlet.
,continued
Getting started 11
2 Press BATT RELEASE and slide the C Possible recording time using the
battery pack up. viewfinder.
b Note
• NP-F330/F530/500/510/710 battery packs cannot be
used with your camcorder.
Recording time
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
You can check the battery’s current charge level 25°C (77°F).
and its current remaining recording time when Recording in the HDV format
the power is turned off. The remaining
recording time in the selected recording format Battery pack Continuous Typical
appears. recording recording
time time
1 Set the POWER switch to OFF.
NP-F570 105 55
2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the (supplied) 115 60
angle. 115 60
3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. NP-F770 220 120
The battery information appears for about 245 120
7 seconds. 235 120
Keep the button pressed to view it for about
NP-F970 335 185
20 seconds.
370 190
360 190
12 Getting started
* With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to ON.
Battery pack Continuous Typical
recording recording b Note
time time • Figures are those of 60 Hz. They may be slightly
NP-F970 355 195 longer at 50 Hz.
385 200 • The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low temperature.
380 200
• The battery life will be slightly shorter when you use
both of the LCD panel and the viewfinder than when
• The top figures show an approximate number of you use only the LCD panel.
minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set • The battery information will not be correctly
to ON, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF]. displayed when the battery pack is discharged.
• The middle figures show an approximate number of
minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set
Getting started
to OFF, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF]. Using an outside power source
• The bottom figures show an approximate number of
minutes when recording with the viewfinder.
• “Typical recording time” means an approximate
number of minutes that you can record using
external microphones 1 and 2, and you repeatedly
start/stop recording, move the POWER switch to You can use the AC Adaptor/charger as the
change the power mode, and zoom. The actual power source when you do not want the
battery life may be shorter. battery to run out.
z Tip
• You can also use NP-F550/F730/F750/F960 battery PRECAUTION
packs. After charging these battery packs, make a Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
trial recording with them before an actual recording (house current) is still supplied to it while
to see the recording time. The recording time varies connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor/
depending on the environment where the camcorder
charger.
is used. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to display the
recording time on the screen.
To the wall outlet
Playing time
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at Power cord
25°C (77°F).
HDV format pictures AC Adaptor/
charger
Battery pack LCD panel LCD panel
opened* closed
NP-F570 155 175
(supplied)
Mode switch
NP-F770 325 365
NP-F970 485 550
,continued
Getting started 13
1 Set the mode switch to VCR/
Step 3: Turning the
CAMERA.
No power will be supplied if the mode
switch is set to CHARGE.
power on
You need to set the POWER switch to the
2 Attach the connecting cord (DK-415) respective power mode to record or play back
to the camcorder. pictures.
Press the attaching part of the connecting When using this camcorder for the first time,
cord (DK-415), and slide it down. the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 16).
3 Connect the connecting cord (DK-415) While pressing the green button, set the
to the AC Adaptor/charger. POWER switch.
The power turns on.
4 Connect the power cord to the AC
Adaptor/charger.
14 Getting started
z Tip
Step 4: Adjusting the • If you rotate the LCD panel until it faces down, you
can close and restore the LCD panel to the original
LCD panel and position with the LCD screen facing out.
• If you are using the battery pack for power source,
you can select the brightness by setting [LCD BL
viewfinder LEVEL] on the [LCD/VF SET] menu (p. 68).
• When you use your camcorder in bright conditions
using the battery pack, set the LCD BACKLIGHT
switch to OFF ( appears). This position saves
Adjusting the LCD panel battery power.
• Even if you change the brightness of the LCD panel,
the brightness of recorded pictures is not affected.
Getting started
You can adjust the angle and brightness of Adjusting the viewfinder
the LCD panel to meet various recording
situations.
Even when there are obstructions between
you and the subject, you can check the
You can view images using the viewfinder
subject on the LCD screen during recording
when you close the LCD panel. Use the
by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel.
viewfinder when the battery is running out, or
when the screen is hard to see.
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
180 degrees
Up to about
100 degrees
Getting started 15
When the picture in the viewfinder is
hard to see Step 5: Setting the
If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder
clearly under bright circumstances, use the date and time
supplied large eyecup.
To attach the large eyecup, stretch it a little and Set the date and time when using this
align it with the groove of the viewfinder, then camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
slide it up to the end. You can attach the large
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
eyecup facing either the right or left side.
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder.
b Note
Large eyecup • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
(supplied) months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may be
cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the
rechargeable battery (p. 122) and then set the date
and time again.
z Tip
• To select the brightness of the viewfinder backlight
when you are using the battery pack, select the
(LCD/VF SET) menu, then [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 68).
• To display the picture on both the LCD panel and the
viewfinder during recording, select the (LCD/
VF SET) menu, [VF POWER], then [ON] (p. 69).
POWER switch
• To display the picture in black and white on the
viewfinder, select the (LCD/VF SET) menu,
[VF COLOR], then [OFF] (p. 69).
16 Getting started
When [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS)
3 Press MENU. menu is set to 50i, the clock is displayed in
24-hour display.
CAMERA SET
WB PRESET
WB OUTDR LV L
GA I N SETUP
SHOT TRANS
COLOR CORRCT
STEADYSHOT
STDYSHOT TYP
[ MENU ] : END
Getting started
then press the dial.
OTHERS
RETURN
ASS I GN BTN
CLOCK SET
WORLD T I ME
LANGUAGE
QU I CK REC
BEEP
REC LAMP
[ MENU ] : END
2005 Y JAN M 1 D 12 : 00 AM
[ MENU ] : CANCEL
2005 Y JAN M 1 D 12 : 00 AM
[ MENU ] : CANCEL
Getting started 17
Step 6: Inserting a 2 Insert a cassette with its window-side
facing out.
cassette tape
Push the center of the back
Window-side of the cassette lightly.
For the information about the type of cassette
you can use with your camcorder, and details
on these cassettes (such as write-protection,
etc.), see page 114.
b Note
• Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This
may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
18 Getting started
Step 7: Setting the 5 Select [LANGUAGE] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
screen language dial.
You can select the language to be used on the 6 Select the desired language by turning
LCD screen. the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
Getting started
z Tip
• Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified
English) for when you cannot find your native
tongue among the options.
POWER switch
3 Press MENU.
OTHERS STBY
RETURN
ASS I GN BTN
CLOCK SET
WORLD T I ME
LANGUAGE
QU I CK REC
BEEP
REC LAMP
[ MENU ] : END
Getting started 19
Recording
3 While pressing the green button, set
the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Recording movies appears on the LCD screen.
The HDV format lamp lights up and your
You can record movies in HDV, DVCAM, camcorder is set to recording standby after
and DV formats, in addition to either 50i or a while.
60i system. Your camcorder is set to record using the
Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in 1080/60i specification of the HDV format
in the default setting.
“Getting started” (p. 10 - p. 19).
To record using the 1080/50i specification
Movies will be recorded along with stereo
(PAL system), see “To record using the
sound. 1080/50i specification (PAL system)”
below.
Camera recording lamp To record in the DVCAM/DV format, see
“To record in the DVCAM/DV format”
Format lamps below.
2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the To record in the DVCAM/DV format
angle. To record in the DVCAM format
On the (IN/OUT REC) menu, set [REC
FORMAT] to [DV], and [ REC MODE] to
[DVCAM] (p. 71).
When the menu screen is turned off,
appears on the LCD screen, the DVCAM format
lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set to
recording standby.
20 Recording
To record in the DV format Indicators displayed during recording
On the (IN/OUT REC) menu, set [REC The indicators will not be recorded on the tape.
FORMAT] to [DV], and [ REC MODE] to The camera settings data (p. 51) will not be
[DV SP] (p. 71). displayed during recording.
When the menu screen is turned off,
appears on the LCD screen, the DVCAM format
lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set to
recording standby. 6 0 min REC 00:00:00:00
HDV1080i 6 0 min
To turn the power off ND
1
Recording
To view the picture during recording, face the
LCD panel or the viewfinder upward, or face A Recording format (HDV1080i, DVCAM,
the LCD screen down, then close and restore the or DV SP)
LCD panel to the original position with the LCD B Remaining battery
screen facing out. The indicated time may not be correct,
depending on the environment where you
HOLD lever
are using your camcorder. When you open
or close the LCD panel, it takes about
1 minute to display the correct remaining
battery time.
C 50i/60i system indicator (p. 82)
D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording))
E Time code or user bits
The time code of this camcorder can be
preset. You can reset or preset the time code
even during recording (p. 101).
F Recording capacity of the tape (p. 80)
G Microphone volume level (p. 37)
H ND filter
If [ND1] or [ND2] flashes on the screen,
activate the ND filter (p. 30).
b Note
• Before changing the battery pack, set the POWER
switch to OFF.
• When the camcorder is left in recording standby for
more than about 3 minutes, your camcorder exits the
recording standby mode (the drum stops rotating) to
prevent tape wear and battery loss. Since the power
does not turn off, you can restart recording by
pressing REC START/STOP again. It takes some
time to restart recording, but this not a malfunction.
When recording in the HDV format, you can shorten
the time until recording starts by setting [QUICK
REC] on the (OTHERS) menu to [ON] (p. 78).
,continued
Recording 21
However, the transition from the last recorded scene time will be 1/3 shorter than that indicated on the
may not be smooth. tape.
• The following functions may not work correctly
with a tape recorded in the HDV, DVCAM, and DV
formats mixed: Using zoom
– Date search
– Index search
z Tip
• You can record the color bars on a tape. If you record
movies including the color bars, you can adjust the
Zoom levers are mounted on the camera itself
color while observing the color bars when you are and on the handle.
viewing the pictures on a TV or monitor. To display Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but
the color bars, press BARS. Press BARS again to use it sparingly for the best results.
hide the color bars. There are 2 types of color bar.
You can select either one in [BARS TYPE] on the
(CAMERA SET) menu (p. 62). 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)*
• To ensure smooth transition on a tape from the last
recorded scene to the next, note the following.
– Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will start
recording again without an obvious break even if
you turn the power off).
– Do not record pictures in the HDV, DVCAM, and
DV formats on the same tape.
– Do not record pictures in the system of 50i and 60i 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)*
on the same tape.
• You can superimpose the time and date on the
picture by setting [DATE REC] on the
(OTHERS) menu (p. 81). The time and date are
always displayed on the screen during recording.
• The recording time, date, and the camera settings
data are recorded automatically on the tape without
being displayed on the screen. You can view this
information during playback by pressing DATA
* The minimum distance required between your
CODE (p. 51).
• To display the time data, press TC/U-BIT (p. 103). camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus with
• To attach an external microphone (optional), see that side of the lever.
page (p. 38).
22 Recording
To record a wider range of view b Note
Press the W side of the power zoom lever. • You cannot adjust the zoom speed by pressing the
The subject appears farther away (Wide handle zoom lever. Change the zoom speed by
angle). setting [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 62).
• You cannot use the handle zoom lever when the
To record a closer view handle zoom switch is set to OFF.
Press the T side of the power zoom lever. • You cannot change the zoom speed of the power
The subject appears closer (Telephoto). zoom lever on the camera itself by switching the
handle zoom switch.
Recording
Using the handle zoom b Note
You can adjust the zoom speed with the handle • Rotate the zoom ring at an appropriate speed.
Zooming may not be able to catch up the rotating
zoom switch when using the handle zoom lever. speed of the ring if it is rotated too fast.
• When you zoom using the Remote Commander, set
Handle zoom lever Handle zoom switch the ZOOM switch to LEVER/REMOTE.
• Zoomed position and picture angle change when the
ZOOM switch is switched from LEVER/REMOTE
to RING.
• If you rotate the zoom ring fast, motor noise will
become louder as the zoom motor rotates at high
speeds. If the motor noise is so loud that can be
recorded, use the zoom lever or the Remote
Commander.
Zoom ring
Recording 23
Recording in mirror mode Displaying the recording setup
information – Status check
You can turn the LCD panel towards the You can check the setup value of the
subject so that you and your subject can share following items in the standby mode or
the image being recorded. You can also during recording.
utilize this function when recording yourself, • Audio setup such as microphone volume level
or to keep the attention of small children (p. 37)
attracted to the camcorder while you record • Output setup ([COMPONENT], [i.LINK
them. CONV], and [DOWN CONVERT] settings)
(p. 73)
• Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons
Up to about 100 degrees (p. 86)
• CAMERA setting
• Picture profile setup (p. 34)
24 Recording
To turn off the display of the recording
setup information Adjusting the
Press STATUS CHECK.
b Note
exposure
• Information of the picture profile setup does not
appear when it is set to [OFF]. The exposure is adjusted automatically in the
default setting.
If you want to record brighter or darker
pictures than those of the auto exposure
adjustment, use the manual adjustment
function (p. 28), or customize the picture
quality by using the PICTURE PROFILE
function (p. 34).
Recording
Adjusting the exposure for backlit
subjects
ASSIGN 1 – 6
,continued
Recording 25
b Note
• The back light function is canceled when you press Adjusting the white balance
the ASSIGN button assigned to SPOTLIGHT.
• You cannot use the back light function if 2 or more
items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted
manually.
You can adjust the white balance according
to the light of the recording environment.
Recording the subject lit by The white balance adjustment data for 2
strong light – SPOTLIGHT different recording conditions can be set up
and memorized separately in memory A and
B. During recording, you can recall the setup
When the subject is lit by strong light, such as data from the memory with the WHT BAL
in a theater, use the spotlight function to (white balance) switch. The setup data will be
prevent people’s faces from appearing retained for about 3 months as long as it is not
excessively white. readjusted even if the power is disconnected.
Assign the SPOTLIGHT function to one of
the ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 86
for details on how to assign a function.
(one-push)
WHT BAL
ASSIGN 1 – 6
b Note
• The spotlight function is canceled when you press
2 Press WHT BAL.
the ASSIGN button assigned to BACK LIGHT.
• You cannot use the spotlight function if 2 or more
items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted
3 Set the WHT BAL switch to A or B.
manually.
4 Shoot a white subject such as a piece of
paper filling the entire screen under
26 Recording
the same lighting condition as that of 5 Select the desired item by turning the
the subject. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
Recording
mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the
sodium lamps, mercury
center position to release the auto lock
lamps, or warm white
mode. fluorescent lamps
2 Set the WHT BAL switch to A or B.
3 Press WHT BAL. It is set to [OUTDOOR] in the default
setting.
The white balance is set to the recalled
adjustment. 6 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
b Note
7 Set the WHT BAL switch to PRESET.
• Avoid subjecting your camcorder to mechanical 8 Press WHT BAL.
shock while A or B is flashing. The white balance is set to the selected
• If A or B does not change from flashing to lit setting.
steadily, your camcorder is unable to set up the white
balance. In this case, use the preset or automatic z Tip
white balance. • When [OUTDOOR] is selected, you can adjust the
white balance value for outdoor recording in [WB
To use the preset white balance OUTDR LVL] on the (CAMERA SET) menu
Your camcorder has the preset white balance (p. 58). You can assign this function to one of the
values for indoor recording and outdoor ASSIGN buttons (p. 86).
recording. In addition, you can adjust the color
To restore the automatic white balance
temperature ranging in ±7 steps from 5800K for
Press WHT BAL, or set the AUTO LOCK
outdoor recording (p. 58). A step is equivalent
switch to AUTO LOCK.
to about 500K.
1 During recording or in the standby b Note
mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the • If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO
LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain,
center position to release the auto lock
shutter speed) also become temporarily automatic.
mode.
2 Press MENU.
3 Select the (CAMERA SET) menu
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
4 Select [WB PRESET] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
Recording 27
Adjusting the iris
Recording using
manual adjustments
You can manually adjust the iris, gain, etc. You can manually adjust the light volume
according to the brightness of the recording entering the lens.
scene or in order to obtain desired effects. As the iris is opened (smaller aperture
Adjust the iris, gain, shutter speed, and white values), the light volume increases. The
balance after setting the AUTO LOCK range of focus narrows and only the subject
switch to the center position to release the appears in sharp focus.
auto lock mode. As the iris is closed (larger aperture values),
Depending on the position of the AUTO the light volume decreases and the range of
LOCK switch, you can hold or release the focus widens.
settings of these functions.
Position Purpose
AUTO LOCK To adjust automatically.
Center (to To adjust manually.
release the auto
lock mode)
HOLD Select this position after adjusting
the settings manually to retain
them.
IRIS dial
See page 26 for details on how to adjust the
white balance.
b Note
• If you want to set the exposure intentionally to other
than a proper level, adjust the iris, gain, and shutter
speed manually.
• If you adjust only one of either iris, shutter speed, or 1 During recording or in the standby
gain manually, you can record with iris priority, mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to
shutter speed priority, or gain priority, respectively.
the center position to release the auto
z Tip lock mode.
• To adjust the brightness of pictures, set all of the iris,
gain, and shutter speed to the manual adjustment
mode, then rotate the iris dial. 2 Press IRIS.
The current aperture value (F) appears.
28 Recording
To restore automatic adjustment
Press IRIS, or set the AUTO LOCK switch to 1 During recording or in the standby
AUTO LOCK. mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to
the center position to release the auto
b Note lock mode.
• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO
LOCK, other manually adjusted items (gain, shutter
speed, white balance) also become temporarily
automatic.
2 Press GAIN.
• As you shift the zoom from W (wide) to T
The current gain value appears.
(telephoto), the aperture value varies from F1.6 to
F2.8.
3 Set the GAIN switch to the desired
z Tip position.
• You can select the rotation direction of the iris dial 3 gain levels (H, M, L) are available.
with [IRIS DIAL] on the (OTHERS) menu You can set the value for the respective
(p. 79).
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positions with [GAIN SETUP] on the
• The iris has an important effect on the “depth of
field,” that is, the focused range. An open iris makes
(CAMERA SET) menu (p. 58).
the depth of field shallower (shorter focused range), The default settings for each position are
and a closed iris makes the depth of field deeper 18 dB (H), 9 dB (M) and 0 dB (L).
(longer focused range). Use the iris effectively The larger the number, the greater the gain.
according to your purpose of recording.
b Note
• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO
Adjust the gain manually when shooting LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, shutter
blackish or dark objects if you do not want speed, white balance) also become temporarily
the AGC (auto gain control) to be activated. automatic.
z Tip
• You can increase the gain level up to about 36 dB by
using Hyper-gain (p. 87).
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number that appears on the screen, the
Adjusting the shutter speed slower the shutter speed.
z Tip
• It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter
speed. Manual focusing with your camcorder
attached to a tripod is recommended.
• The picture may flicker or change colors under
fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, or mercury lamps.
30 Recording
If [ND1] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to 1 to turn on Displaying the zebra pattern to
[ND1]. adjust the brightness
If [ND2] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to 2 to turn on If there is a part of the screen where
[ND2]. brightness is over a certain level, the part may
appear excessively white when played back.
If [ND OFF] flashes By displaying the zebra pattern on such a
Set the ND FILTER switch to OFF to turn off part, you can be reminded to adjust the
the indicator. brightness before recording.
Select the brightness level to display the
b Note zebra pattern in the menu setting.
• If you move the ND FILTER switch during
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recording, the picture and sound may be distorted.
• If you adjust the iris manually, no ND filter indicator
will appear even if the ND filter should be activated.
z Tip
• If you close the iris extensively when recording a
bright subject, diffraction may occur, resulting in a
fuzzy focus. (This is a common phenomenon with
video cameras.) The ND filter suppresses this
phenomenon and gives better recording results.
,continued
Recording 31
4 Select the desired level by turning the
Adjusting the focus
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
Select a value from [70] to [100] or [100+]. The focus is adjusted automatically in the
If you select [70], the zebra pattern appears default setting.
at the part of 70±5 % of the brilliance
signal.
If you select [100+], the zebra pattern Adjusting the focus manually
appears at all areas of the brilliance signal
over 100 %.
The default setting is [100+].
You can adjust the focus manually according
5 Press MENU to hide the menu screen. to the recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
– To record a subject behind a window covered
6 Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to with raindrops.
ZEBRA. – To record horizontal stripes.
The zebra pattern will appear. – To record a subject with little contrast
between the subject and its background.
– When you want to focus on a subject in the
To hide the zebra pattern background.
Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to OFF.
b Note
• The zebra pattern is not recorded on the tape.
• You cannot use the zebra pattern when the peaking
function is activated (p. 34).
Focus ring
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To focus automatically temporarily
1 During recording or in the standby Record the subject with PUSH AUTO pressed.
mode, set the FOCUS switch to MAN If you release the button, the setting returns to
(manual). manual focusing.
9 appears. Use this function to shift the focus from one
subject to another. The scenes will transition
smoothly.
2 Rotate the focus ring and adjust the
focus. z Tip
9 changes to when the focus cannot be • The focal distance information (for when it is dark
adjusted any farther. 9 changes to and hard to adjust the focus) appears for about 3
when the focus cannot be adjusted any seconds in the following cases. (It will not be
displayed correctly if you are using a conversion
closer.
lens (optional).)
Tips for focusing manually – When the focus mode is switched from automatic
• It is easier to focus on the subject when to manual.
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you use the zoom function. Move the – When you rotate the focus ring.
• If [EXP. FOCUS] on the (OTHERS) menu is set
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto)
to [MANUAL OFF], the screen will remain
to adjust the focus, and then, towards W expanded even a certain time have passed after you
(wide angle) to adjust the zoom for press EXPANDED FOCUS. The image returns to
recording. the original size when you press REC START/
• When you want to record a close-up STOP.
image of a subject, move the power zoom • When [AF ASSIST] on the (CAMERA)
menu is set to [ON], you can focus manually by
lever towards W (wide angle) to fully
rotating the focus ring during auto focusing (p. 61).
magnify the image, then adjust the focus.
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Enhancing the outline to focus
– PEAKING
Customizing the
picture quality
You can enhance the outline of the image on – PICTURE PROFILE
the screen for easier focusing.
You can customize the picture quality by
adjusting the color intensity, brightness,
white balance, etc. You can set 6 different
picture quality settings depending on the
recording time of day, the weather, or the
camera person, and store them in the
memory.
Connect your camcorder to a TV or monitor,
and adjust the picture quality while observing
the picture on the TV or monitor screen.
At the default setting, [PP1] through [PP6]
are registered with picture quality settings for
the following recording conditions.
Picture profile Recording condition
During recording or in standby mode, set number
the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to PP1 Appropriate setting to record in
PEAKING. the HDV format
PP2 Appropriate setting to record in
the DVCAM (DV) format
To cancel peaking PP3 Appropriate setting to record
Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to OFF. people
b Note PP4 Appropriate setting to record
• The peaking is not recorded on the tape. film-like pictures
• You cannot use the peaking function when the zebra
PP5 Appropriate setting to record
pattern is activated (p. 31).
sunset
z Tip PP6 Appropriate setting to record in
• For easier focusing, use peaking together with the black and white
expanded focus.
• You can change peaking color and level in
You can change the above default settings at
[PEAKING] on the (CAMERA SET) menu
(p. 60). your convenience.
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Item Adjustment
[SKINTONE To make wrinkles less
DTL] noticeable by suppressing the
outlines on the part in skin color
to be enhanced.
[OFF]: No adjustment
[TYPE1] (the color range
recognized as a skin color is
narrow) to [TYPE3] (the color
range recognized as a skin color
is wide)
[SKINTONE Sets the enhancement level of
LVL] the edge of the part in skin color
for setting [SKINTONE DTL].
[HIGH] (to enhance strongly) to
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[LOW] (to enhance weakly)
[AE SHIFT] –7 (darker) to +7 (lighter)
[AGC Select the upper limit for the
LIMIT] auto gain control (AGC)
([OFF], 12dB, 6dB, 0dB).
1 In the standby mode, press PICTURE [OFF] is 18dB.
PROFILE. [AT IRIS Select the highest aperture
LMT] value for the automatic
adjustment (F11, F6.8, F4).
2 Select a picture profile number by
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, [WB SHIFT] –7 (to make white parts bluish)
to +7 (to make white parts
then press the dial.
reddish)
[PP1] through [PP6] are available.
[ATW To set the auto white balance
SENS] operation under a reddish light
3 Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/ source such as an incandescent
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. lamp or candle, or under a
blueish light source such as in
outdoor shade.
4 Select an item to be adjusted by [HIGH] (reddishness or
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, blueishness is reduced) to
[LOW] (reddishness or
then press the dial.
blueishness is increased)
[ATW SENS] is not effective
5 Adjust the picture quality by turning under a clear sky or the sun.
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press [BLACK [ON]: To raise the γ curve
the dial. STRTCH] characteristics of the dark part
so that the gradation of the dark
Item Adjustment part is reproduced better.
[COLOR –7 (low) to +7 (high)
LEVEL] –8: black and white
[COLOR –7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish)
PHASE]
[SHARP- 0 (softer) to 15 (clearer)
NESS]
,continued
Recording 35
Item Adjustment
8 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH
[CINEMA- [OFF]: Normal recording EXEC dial, then press the dial.
TONE γ ] [TYPE1]: A better tone scale
A picture profile indicator appears.
than the standard video gamma
reproduces natural intermediate
colors between a skin color and
neutral colors. A skin color will To cancel the picture profile recording
look lively when recorded with Select [OFF] in step 2, then press the SEL/
this setting. Further, the PUSH EXEC dial.
reproduction of extremely
precise description of To check the picture profile settings
highlighted parts provides During recording or in the standby mode, press
depth in pictures. STATUS CHECK (p. 24).
[TYPE2]: In addition to the
features of [TYPE1], this
To copy the picture profile setting to
setting is capable of extremely
precise description of the entire other picture profiles
exposure zone from shadowed 1 Press PICTURE PROFILE.
parts to highlighted parts, which
enables reproduction of a
2 Select the number of the picture profile
deeper black. to be copied from by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
[CINE- When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 60i
FRAME] [OFF]: Normal recording 3 Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/
[CINEFRAME 30]: PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
Pictures are recorded with a 4 Select [COPY] by turning the SEL/
cinema-like atmosphere. This
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
produces the feeling of
smoothness better than 5 Select the number of the picture profile
[CINEFRAME 24]. to be copied to by turning the SEL/PUSH
[CINEFRAME 24]: EXEC dial, then press the dial.
Pictures are recorded with the
atmosphere of 24 frames per
6 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/PUSH
second adopted by film
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
recording. If you decide not to copy the settings, select
[NO].
When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 50i 7 Press PICTURE PROFILE.
[OFF]: Normal recording
[CINEFRAME 25]: To reset the picture profile settings
Pictures are recorded with a You can reset the picture profile settings by
cinema-like atmosphere.
picture profile number. You cannot reset all
[COPY] To copy a picture profile setting picture profile settings at once.
to other picture profiles.
1 Press PICTURE PROFILE.
[RESET] To restore the default setting of
the picture profile.
2 Select the number of the picture profile
to be reset by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other 3 Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/
items. PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
4 Select [RESET] by turning the SEL/
7 Select [ RETURN] by turning the PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the 5 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/PUSH
dial. EXEC dial, then press the dial.
36 Recording
If you decide not to reset the picture profile,
select [NO].
6 Press PICTURE PROFILE.
Customizing the
b Note
sound
• If you select [TYPE3] in [SKINTONE DTL], the
effect may also be applied to a color that is not a skin
color. Adjusting the audio recording
• When [SKINTONE DTL] is set to [OFF], level – Microphone volume level
[SKINTONE LVL] setting will not be effective, and
the edge of the part of skin color will be enhanced at
the strongest level.
• If you adjust all of the iris, shutter speed and gain You can adjust the microphone volume while
manually, you cannot obtain the effect of [AE
recording. Checking the volume with
SHIFT].
• If you adjust the iris manually, you cannot obtain the headphones is recommended.
If you input external audio sources, you can
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effect of [AT IRIS LMT].
• If the object is so bright that the aperture value set in adjust the recording level of channel 1 and
[AT IRIS LMT] is not appropriate, the shutter speed channel 2 separately.
may reach:
– up to 1/2000 when [50i/60i SEL] on the
(To adjust the volume of the internal
(OTHERS) menu is set to 60i. microphone, operate the AUDIO SELECT
– up to 1/1750 when [50i/60i SEL] on the CH1 switch and the CH1 dial. The recording
(OTHERS) menu is set to 50i. level of channel 1 and channel 2 are adjusted
• If you adjust the gain manually, you cannot obtain
in unison.)
the effect of [AGC LIMIT].
• If you select [CINEFRAME 24] when the shutter
speed is slower than 1/30, the shutter speed is
automatically set to 1/60.
• If you select [CINEFRAME 30] when the shutter
speed is slower than 1/15, the shutter speed is
automatically set to 1/30.
• If you select [CINEFRAME 25] when the shutter
speed is slower than 1/12, the shutter speed is
automatically set to 1/25.
• If you change the setting of [50i/60i SEL] on the
(OTHERS) menu, [CINEFRAME] is set to [OFF]
for PP1 through PP6.
Recording 37
The audio level meter appears.
Connecting external audio
sources
2 During recording or in the standby
mode, adjust the volume of the
microphone by turning the AUDIO
LEVEL dial. Connect an external microphone and/or
audio device to the INPUT1/INPUT2
Adjust the microphone level of channel 1
by turning the CH1 dial, and that of channel connectors.
2 by turning the CH2 dial.
Adjust the internal microphone volume by To attach an external microphone
turning the CH1 dial. Only a microphone of 21 mm in diameter can be
attached.
1 Loosen the microphone holder screw,
To restore automatic adjustment and open the cover.
Set the AUDIO SELECT switch of the
manually adjusted channels to AUTO.
b Note
• You cannot adjust the volume of audio input via the
AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the HDV/DV jack.
z Tip
• To check the audio setting information in greater
detail, press STATUS CHECK (p. 24). You can also
check the microphone volume during automatic 2 Place the microphone in the microphone
adjustment.
holder, close the cover, and tighten the
• When using an external microphone, set [MIC
SELECT] on the (AUDIO SET) menu to [XLR] screw.
(p. 65). Hook the microphone cable on the cable
• To link the audio level of channel 1 and channel 2 holder.
when using external microphones, select the
External microphone
(AUDIO SET) menu, [XLR SET], [XLR AGC
(optional)
LINK], then [LINKED] (p. 66). Make sure that the
AUDIO SELECT switches, CH1 and CH2, are both Cable holder
set to AUTO.
b Note
• If the microphone part of the attached external
microphone is long, it may obstruct the light of a
video light, etc. attached to the shoe adaptor.
38 Recording
To connect the cable of the microphone
or audio device 1 In the standby mode, press MENU.
Align the pins of the plug to the INPUT1 or
INPUT2 connectors, and connect them 2 Select the (AUDIO SET) menu by
securely. turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
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XLR connector (male) 5 Select [XLR SET] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
,continued
Recording 39
Source Con- Menu PHAN-
nector TOM
switch
Recording a picture
Audio INPUT1 [INPUT1 OFF using various
device LEVEL] –
[LINE] features
INPUT2 [INPUT2 OFF
LEVEL] –
[LINE] Developing scenes smoothly
– Shot transition
9 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
You can register the settings of focus, zoom,
b Note iris, gain, shutter speed, and white balance,
• When you use an external microphone, make sure and then change the recording setting from
that the wind screen will not be included in the the current one to the registered one, resulting
picture using [ALLSCAN MODE] (p. 87). in a smooth transition of scenes (Shot
• If you connect a device other than PHANTOM
transition).
compatible devices, set the PHANTOM switch to
OFF. Otherwise, the connected device may be For example, you can shift the focus from
damaged. closer objects to farther objects, or change the
depth of field by adjusting the iris. In
z Tip
• To avoid the noise caused by strong wind, set
addition, you can develop scenes under
[INPUT1 WIND] or [INPUT2 WIND] to [ON], different recording conditions smoothly. If
according to the connector the external device is you register the manual adjustment function
connected to (p. 67). of the white balance, the scenes will develop
• It is recommended that you set [MIC NR] to [OFF]
smoothly between objects indoor and those
(p. 65) when:
– you use the microphone at a distance from the outdoor.
camcorder. Use a tripod to avoid camera-shake.
– you set [XLR CH SEL] to [CH1], and input sound
only from the INPUT1 connector. SHOT A
– you set [INPUT1 LEVEL]/[INPUT2 LEVEL] to
[LINE].
SHOT B
40 Recording
Recording using the Shot transition
function
1 Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC
REC
START/STOP repeatedly to turn on the EXEC lamp.
2 Press REC START/STOP.
3 Press the button (A or B) in which the
desired setting was stored.
Pictures will be recorded with the settings
that were changed automatically from the
current ones to the stored ones.
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S E
3 sec
Step 1: Store the settings
Transition bar Countdown
1 Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC S: start display*
repeatedly to turn on the STORE lamp. E: end
*Appears when the start timer is activated.
2 Adjust the desired items manually.
To adjust the camera setup items such as iris
manually, set the AUTO LOCK switch to b Note
the center position to release the auto lock • You cannot zoom, focus, or adjust manually while
mode. See pages 26 to 30 for details on checking or activating the Shot transition.
adjustment. • When you change [SHOT TRANS] on the
3 Press a button (A or B) to select the (CAMERA SET) menu, turn off the STORE/
CHECK/EXEC lamp by pressing the button.
storage location.
• You cannot return from the stored Shot A or B
The setting is stored in the selected button. settings to previous settings after you activate the
The settings are called Shot A and Shot B Shot transition during recording.
respectively. • If you press the following buttons during the shot
transition operation, the operation is canceled:
b Note – PICTURE PROFILE
• If you set the POWER switch to OFF, the settings – MENU
stored in Shot A and B are deleted. – P-MENU
– EXPANDED FOCUS
Step 2: Check the stored settings (Shot) – STATUS CHECK
1 Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC z Tip
repeatedly to turn on the CHECK lamp. • You can record using both settings by making them
2 Press the button (A or B) in which the change either from Shot A to Shot B or from Shot B
setting was stored. to Shot A. For example, to change from Shot A to
Shot B, turn on the CHECK lamp and press A
The selected setting will take effect on the followed by REC START/STOP, then turn on the
picture on the screen. The focus, zoom, and EXEC lamp and press B.
so on, are automatically adjusted as stored • You can rehearse the shot transition by pressing the
in the setting. button (A or B), in which the desired setting was
stored, before pressing REC START/STOP in step
b Note 2.
• You cannot check the transition time, curve set, and
start timer using [SHOT TRANS] on the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
Recording 41
To cancel the operation
Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC repeatedly until 5 Select a revision type by turning the
the STORE/CHECK/EXEC lamps are all SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
turned off. dial.
[OFF]
Normal recording.
Revising a specific color
[COLOR REVISN]
– Color Correction
Revises the color that has been set in the
memory.
You cannot revise the color that is not
You can select and revise up to 2 specific included in the memory (the part is
colors of objects, such as leaves and sky, that displayed in black and white as set in
will be recorded in your favorite color tone. [COLOR EXTRCT]).
[COLOR EXTRCT]
Displays only the parts set in the memory in
color, and displays other parts in black and
white.
You can use this not only as an effect, but
also for checking a color when you set the
memory.
appears.
42 Recording
To specify a color
10Adjust the color tone.
Increasing [R] makes the selected color Option Select
reddish, and decreasing [R] makes it less PHASE Color phase from 0 through 31.
reddish (as cyan increases). 0 (violet) - 8 (red) - 16 (yellow) - 24
Increasing [B] makes the selected color (green) - 31 (blue)
blueish, and decreasing [B] makes it less In the default setting, memory 1 is set
blueish (as yellow increases). to 19, memory 2 to 8.
No adjustment will be made at 0. RANGE Range of color phase from 0 though
31.
0: No color is selected.
11Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH 1: Narrow range (single color) - 31:
EXEC dial, then press the dial. Wide range (The other colors of
similar color phase are also selected.)
In the default setting, memory 1 is set
12Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
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to 13, memory 2 to 8.
SATURA- Color saturation from 0 through 31.
TION 0: Colors from deep to light are all
To cancel the operation selected - 31: Only deep colors are
Select [OFF] in step 5. selected.
In the default setting, memory 1 is set
b Note
to 0, memory 2 to 15.
• If the selected color range is too narrow, the color
revision may not be visible.
• In the [COLOR EXTRCT] setting, only the colors of A recommended way to specify a color
the effective memory are applied. 1 Select [COLOR EXTRCT] to change
• In the [COLOR REVISN] setting, the color of the
colors to black and white, except the
memory that is set to be ineffective will neither be
applied nor revised. target color.
You will easily recognize the selected
z Tip range.
• If you set both memories to the same setting, the
revision effect will be doubled.
2 Set [RANGE] to 4 or 5 to make a memory
• The Color Correction setting will be retained even if of a single color.
the power is turned off. However, if you want to 3 Set [SATURATION] to 0 to select very
revise colors influenced by time of a day, weather, light colors.
location, etc., it is recommended that you revise
them just before recording. 4 Set [PHASE] so that a color is applied to
• If you change the setting of the white balance value, the target object.
[WB SHIFT] of PICTURE PROFILE,
[SATURATION], and [PHASE], color range and
5 Set [RANGE] so that the desired range of
phase adjusted will change. If the above settings the picture can be previewed in the
have changed from when you set the Color selected color.
Correction, check the Color Correction setting 6 If you do not need the light colored part,
before recording.
• When the white balance is adjusted automatically,
set [SATURATION] so that colors are
the white balance setting may vary automatically applied only to the desired part.
depending on the object. To use the Color Correction 7 To use the setting as a revised color,
effectively, adjust the white balance manually. select [OK], go back to [TYPE] and
change the setting from [COLOR
EXTRCT] to [COLOR REVISN].
Recording 43
Fading in and out of a scene 2 Press REC START/STOP.
– FADER The FADER indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
[WHITE FADER]
ASSIGN 1 – 6
44 Recording
Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the
index function.
Recording on a device
When pressed during recording
connected via an
appears for about 7 seconds and an index i.LINK cable –
signal is recorded.
External REC Control
When pressed in the standby mode
flashes. By connecting the camcorder to an HDV/
After you press REC START/STOP to start DVCAM/DV compatible device (digital HD
recording, appears for about 7 seconds and video camera recorder, digital video camera
an index signal is recorded. recorder, hard disc recorder, etc.) with an
i.LINK cable, recording can be performed on
Recording
this camcorder and on the connected device
To cancel the operation simultaneously, or relayed from the
Before starting to record, press the ASSIGN
camcorder to the connected device when the
button assigned to the index function again.
tape in the camcorder comes nearly to the
b Note end.
• You cannot record an index signal on a recorded tape Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied
afterward. with the devices to be connected.
3 Press MENU.
,continued
Recording 45
4 Select the (IN/OUT REC) menu 10Press REC START/STOP to start
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, recording.
then press the dial.
11Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
5 Select [EXT REC CTRL] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial. To stop recording
Press REC START/STOP again.
46 Recording
Reviewing the most
recently recorded
scenes – Rec Review
You can view a few seconds of the scene
recorded just before you stopped the tape.
Assign the Rec Review function to one of the
ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 86 to
assign a function.
Recording
ASSIGN 1 – 6
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Playback
3 Press m (rewind) to go to the point
you want to view.
Viewing movies
Make sure you have a recorded cassette 4 Press N (play) to start playback.
inserted into your camcorder.
Some of the operations are possible using the
To adjust the volume
Remote Commander.
Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME
When you want to play back recordings on
– (decrease) / + (increase).
your TV, see page 52.
When playing back the tape, select the To stop playback
(IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], Press x (stop).
then [AUTO] (the default setting).
To pause
Press X (pause) during playback.
Press N (play) or X (pause) again to restart the
playback.
Playback stops automatically when the pause
mode continues for more than 3 minutes.
6 0 min 00:00:00:00
1 Open the LCD panel and adjust the HDV1080i 6 0 min
angle.
48 Playback
b Note
To Press
• Due to the difference in the synchronization, the
picture and sound will disappear momentarily where play back slowly y (slow) during playback.
the system switches between 60i and 50i. To reverse direction
• Tapes recorded in the HDV format cannot be played
back on video cameras using the DVCAM/DV 1 Press I (reverse) on the
format or mini-DVCAM (DV) players. Remote Commander.
• DV format tapes are played back on your camcorder 2 y (slow).
only if they are recorded in the SP mode (
appears on the screen). Tapes recorded in the LP play back 2 times ×2 (double speed) on the
mode are not played back. faster (double Remote Commander during
• Time code and user bits are not displayed correctly speed) playback.
unless time code and user bits are recorded on the To reverse direction
tape, or the recorded time code is compatible with 1 Press I (reverse) on the
your camcorder. Remote Commander.
2 ×2 (double speed) on the
z Tip Remote Commander.
• To display the picture on both the LCD panel and the
viewfinder, select the (LCD/VF SET) menu, play back frame C (frame) on the Remote
[VF POWER], then [ON] (p. 69). by frame Commander during playback
Playback
pause.
To reverse direction, press c
Playing back in various modes (frame) on the Remote
Commander during playback
pause.
Playback 49
b Note
Various playback • The END SEARCH function will not work correctly
when there is a blank section between recorded
You can locate the end of the last recording, Displaying the screen indicators
or display the date of recording and camera
settings data.
STBY
z Tip
2 Press END SEARCH (VCR).
• You can display the screen indicators during
The last scene of the most recent recording playback on a TV. Select the (OTHERS) menu,
is played back for about 5 seconds. [DISP OUTPUT], then [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 80).
However, only playback mode indicators and tape
counter appear when playing back a tape recorded in
To cancel the operation the HDV format, and [COMPONENT] on the
(IN/OUT REC) menu is set to [1080i/480i]*.
Press END SEARCH (VCR). * When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 60i. In case of 50i, this
item is [1080i/576i].
50 Playback
To hide the camera settings data
Displaying the date/time and Select the (OTHERS) menu, [DATA
camera settings data – Data code CODE], then [DATE] (p. 80).
Each time you press DATA CODE, the date/
time indicator turns on and off.
During playback, you can view the date/time
data and the camera settings data that are
Displaying the video information
automatically recorded while recording
pictures on a tape. – Status check
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR. You can check the setup value of the
following items.
2 Press DATA CODE on the camcorder • Audio setup such as audio mix (p. 64)
or Remote Commander during • Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.)
playback or playback pause. (p. 70)
• Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons
Playback
Each time you press the button, the
indicators appear in turn as follows: (p. 86)
Date/time t Camera settings data t (no
display)
AUTO F 1 .7 6 dB 100
A SteadyShot off
1 Press STATUS CHECK.
B Exposure
C Aperture value
If you manually adjust the aperture value to
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
the maximum, appears. display the desired item.
Each time you turn the dial, the items
D Gain
appear in the following order:
E Shutter speed AUIDO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN
F White balance
appears when pictures recorded by
using the shot transition function are played To turn off the video information
back. Press STATUS CHECK.
Playback 51
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
Playing the picture on using the supplied connecting cable (DK-
415) and AC Adaptor/charger for the power
a TV supply (p. 13).
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied
TV connections differ depending on the type with the devices to be connected.
of TV. To copy to another tape, see page 89.
S video cable
(optional)
Yellow
A/V connecting
cable (supplied)
White
Red
Green
Component video cable (supplied)
Blue
Red
i.LINK cable (optional)
Signal flow
52 Playback
DVCAM (DV) format is played back, an
equivalent picture with DVCAM (DV) format
is output regardless of [COMPONENT]
setting.
• Only video signals are output from the
COMPONENT OUTPUT jack. To output
audio signals, connect the white and red plugs
of the A/V connecting cable to the audio input
jack of your TV.
Playback
connection produces pictures more faithfully on
the TV connected. The audio will not be output
when you connect with the S video cable alone.
b Note
• Be sure that you set [VCR HDV/DV] before
connecting the i.LINK cable. Otherwise, the TV
might not be able to recognize the video signal
correctly.
• Pictures in the DVCAM (DV) format are not output
from the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack, if
copyright protection signals are recorded in the
pictures.
z Tip
• If you connect your camcorder to your TV using
more than one type of cables to output the pictures
via analog jacks, the output signals have priority in
the following order:
COMPONENT OUTPUT jack t S VIDEO jack
t AUDIO/VIDEO jack
• See page 119 for details on i.LINK.
Playback 53
Viewing the picture on a 16:9 TV or a 4:3 TV
S video cable
(optional)
White
Red
Green
Component video cable (supplied)
Blue
Signal flow Red
Connect your camcorder and your TV or To connect the TV using the A/V
VCR using either cables described below. connecting cable
When there is an S video jack on the device to
To connect the TV using the component be connected, connect it with your camcorder
video cable by the S video jacks using an S video cable
This connection is recommended when your TV (optional) instead of the yellow video plug of
has COMPONENT VIDEO jacks. the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Use an S
• To view the picture recorded in the HDV video cable to produce high resolution pictures.
format, set [COMPONENT] on the (IN/ The audio will not be output when you connect
OUT REC) menu according to your TV with the S video cable alone.
(p. 73). When a picture recorded in the
DVCAM (DV) format is played back, an
equivalent picture with DVCAM (DV) format To view the picture on a 4:3 TV
is output regardless of [COMPONENT] • To view the picture recorded in the HDV
setting. format, select the (IN/OUT REC) menu,
• Only video signals are output from the [DOWN CONVERT], then a desired mode
COMPONENT OUTPUT jack. To output (p. 74).
audio signals, connect the white and red plugs • To view the picture recorded in the DVCAM
of the A/V connecting cable to the audio input (DV) format, select the (IN/OUT REC)
jack of your TV or VCR.
54 Playback
menu, [DV WIDE REC], then [OFF] before
recording (p. 72).
Locating a scene on a
When your TV is connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input
tape for playback
on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set
the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
Searching for a scene by date of
When your TV is monaural (When your recording – Date search
TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting
cable to the video input jack and connect the You can locate the point where the recording
white or the red plug to the audio input jack of date changes.
your TV or VCR.
When you want to play the sound in monaural
mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for that
SEARCH MODE
purpose.
Playback
b Note ./>
• Pictures in the DVCAM (DV) format are not output
from the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack, if STOP
copyright protection signals are recorded in the
pictures.
Playback 55
Searching for a recording start
point – Index search
SEARCH MODE
./>
STOP
b Note
• If 1 day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your
camcorder may not accurately find the index point.
• The Index search will not function correctly when
there is a blank section between recorded sections on
the tape.
56 Playback
BAdvanced operations LCD/VF SET (p. 68)
IN/OUT REC (p. 70)
Using the Menu TC/UB SET (p. 76)
OTHERS (p. 78)
Selecting menu items OTHERS STBY
RETURN
ASS I GN BTN
CLOCK SET
You can change various settings or make WORLD T I ME
LANGUAGE
detailed adjustments using the menu items QU I CK REC
BEEP
displayed on the screen. REC LAMP
[ MENU ] : END
REMOTE CTRL
ON
OFF
POWER switch [ MENU ] : END
OTHERS STBY
REMA I N I NG
1 Turn on the power (p. 14). D I SP OUTPUT
ZOOM D I SPLAY
EXP. FOCUS
HOURS METER
DA TE REC
CAMERA SET
WB PRESET
WB OUTDR LV L
STBY
6 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
GA I N SETUP To return to the previous screen, select
SHOT TRANS
COLOR CORRCT [ RETURN].
STEADYSHOT
STDYSHOT TYP
[ MENU ] : END
WB PRESET
Select to use the preset white balance. See page 27 for details.
WB OUTDR LVL
When [OUTDOOR] is selected for the preset white balance, you can select the
white balance value for outdoor recording by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
Levels from –7 (bluish) through +7 (reddish) are available. It is set to 0 (standard)
in the default setting.
GAIN SETUP
Select the adjustment value for each position (H, M, and L) of the GAIN switch
(p. 29).
1 Select [H], [M], or [L] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
2 Select an adjustment value by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then
press the dial.
0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, and 18dB are available. The larger the
number, the greater the gain.
3 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
4 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
b Note
• Before setting [SHOT TRANS], turn off all of the STORE/CHECK/EXEC lamps by
pressing the button repeatedly (p. 40).
TRANS TIME
Select the time that takes to make a transition from the current setting to the
selected setting.
Duration from [2.0 sec] through [15.0 sec] are available. It is set to [4.0 sec] in the
default setting.
TRANS CURVE
Select the transition curve.
The figures below show the transition curve of each mode.
*2
*2
*2
START TIMER
GOFF Select to start the shot transition immediately.
5 sec Select to start the shot transition after 5 seconds.
10 sec Select to start the shot transition after 10 seconds.
20 sec Select to start the shot transition after 20 seconds.
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STEADYSHOT
GON Select to activate the SteadyShot function. You can select the type of
the SteadyShot function in [STDYSHOT TYP].
OFF ( ) Select to deactivate the SteadyShot function. Select when recording
using a tripod. More natural pictures are produced.
You can also deactivate the SteadyShot function by using the
ASSIGN button assigned to the SteadyShot function (p. 86).
b Note
• The SteadyShot function does not work well when a wide conversion lens other than VCL-
HG0872 (optional) is attached to your camcorder.
• When using VCL-HG0872, select [WIDE CONV.] in [STDYSHOT TYP] below.
STDYSHOT TYP
You can select the type of the SteadyShot function that compensates for camera-
shake. To release the SteadyShot function, select [OFF] in [STEADYSHOT] or
use the ASSIGN button assigned to the SteadyShot function (p. 86).
HARD Select to activate the SteadyShot function with stronger effect. This
mode is not recommended for recording with camera panning
technique.
GSTANDARD Select to activate the standard SteadyShot function.
SOFT Select to activate the SteadyShot function so that it leaves a slight
unsteadiness on the picture so the picture looks natural.
WIDE CONV. Select when a wide conversion lens (optional) is attached. This mode
is the most effective with Sony VCL-HG0872 wide conversion lens.
PEAKING
You can change the outline color and level for peaking.
COLOR [WHITE], [RED], [YELLOW] are available for the outline color. It is
set to [WHITE] in the default setting.
LEVEL [HIGH], [MIDDLE], [LOW] are available for the outline level. It is
set to [MIDDLE] in the default setting.
AE RESPONSE
Select the speed used to adjust the exposure automatically in accordance with the
brightness of the subject. [FAST], [MIDDLE], and [SLOW] are available. It is set
to [FAST] in the default setting.
MARKER
GOFF Select when you do not want to display the marker on the screen.
ON Select to display the marker you select in [MARKER SEL] on the
b Note
• The center marker and its position do not affect the adjustment, setting, or recording in any
way.
MARKER SEL
You can select the type of marker to be displayed on the screen when [MARKER]
is set to [ON]. Select whether each type is to be displayed or not by selecting [ON]
or [OFF] in [MARKER]. You can display more than a marker at the same time.
SAFETY ZONE Select to display the frame indicating the range that
can be received by a standard TV for domestic use
(80%).
b Note
• Marker [4:3] is not displayed when recording in DV 4:3 mode.
• Markers are displayed only on the LCD panel and viewfinder. They are not output from the
jacks.
• Screen indicators are not output from the analog jacks when a marker is displayed.
z Tip
• You can display all markers together by selecting [ON] in [MARKER].
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b Note
• You cannot select this item when [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu is set to 50i.
It is always set to [OFF].
HANDLE ZOOM
Select this item to set the zoom speed of position H and L of the handle zoom
switch (p. 23).
1 Select [H] or [L] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
2 Select a zoom speed by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
Speeds 1 through 8 are available. The larger the number, the faster the zoom
speed.
3 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
4 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
ZEBRA LEVEL
See page 31 for details.
BARS TYPE
2 types of color bar, one of which appears when you press BARS, are available.
You can display the color bar also by using the ASSIGN button (p. 86).
b Note
• When [50i/60i SEL] in the (OTHERS) menu is set to 50i, this item is set to [0%]
automatically.
FRAME REC
You can record pictures with a stop-motion animated effect by alternately
recording a few frames and then moving the subject a little. Operate your
camcorder using the Remote Commander to prevent camera shake.
b Note
• When you use frame recording continuously, the remaining tape time will not be indicated
correctly.
• The last scene will be longer than other scenes.
• You cannot record index signals during frame recording.
AUDIO MONI
You can check the sound from headphones or the camcorder speaker by selecting
either of them.
GCH1,CH2 Select to listen to the CH1 and CH2 sounds separately in the L and R
channels. However, you will hear the CH1 and CH2 sounds mixed
from your camcorder speaker.
CH1 Select to listen to the CH1 sound in channels L and R.
CH2 Select to listen to the CH2 sound in channels L and R.
CH1+CH2 Select to listen to the CH1 and CH2 sounds synthesized in channels L
and R.
AUDIO MIX
You can select the sound to be output when playing back a tape on which sounds
were added afterwards (p. 98).
GCH1,CH2 Select to output only the originally recorded sound (CH1, CH2).
MIX Select to synthesize and output the originally recorded sound (CH1,
CH2) and the sound added afterwards (CH3, CH4).
CH3,CH4 Select to output only the sound (CH3, CH4) added afterwards.
b Note
• You cannot select this item when playing back a tape recorded with [AUDIO MODE] set
to [FS48K].
AUDIO OUTPUT
You can select the audio output level to speakers, etc.
b Note
• You can add sound only on a tape recorded in Fs32K mode in DVCAM format. You cannot
add sound on a tape recorded in Fs48K mode.
• [FS48K] is selected automatically in the HDV format.
AUDIO LOCK
GUNLOCK MODE Select to record the sampling clock for audio and video separately.
This mode is adopted by the DV format for consumer models.
LOCK MODE Select to record the sampling clock of audio and that of video
synchronized. This mode is advantageous for digital processing
b Note
• This item is automatically set to [LOCK MODE] in the DVCAM/HDV format.
AUDIO LIMIT
GOFF Select when you do not want to use the audio limiter function that
prevents the sound from being distorted.
ON Select to use the audio limiter function.
b Note
• This setting is valid when the AUDIO SELECT switch is set to MAN.
MIC NR
MIC SELECT
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XLR SET
XLR CH SEL
You can select the input signal from an external microphone, and the channel to
be recorded.
GCH1 Select to record the input signal from the INPUT1 connector to
channel 1, and that from the INPUT2 connector to channel 2.
CH1, CH2 Select to record the input signal from the INPUT1 connector to
channels 1 and 2.
GSEPARATE Select to record the sound in channel 1 separately from that in channel
2 (AGC separated).
LINKED Select to record the sound in channel 1 and that in channel 2 as a set,
like stereo sound (AGC linked). appears on the status check display.
b Note
• The [LINKED] setting is valid only when the AUDIO SELECT switches of both channels
are set to AUTO, and the same item is selected for [INPUT1 LEVEL] and [INPUT2
LEVEL].
INPUT1 TRIM
You can select the level of input signal from the INPUT1 connector. This setting
is effective only when [INPUT1 LEVEL] is set to [MIC].
-18 dB, -12 dB, -6 dB, 0 dB, +6 dB, +12 dB are available. It is set to 0 dB in the
default setting.
INPUT1 WIND
This setting is effective only when [INPUT1 LEVEL] is set to [MIC].
INPUT2 LEVEL
Select the input signal from the INPUT2 connector, either from a microphone or
an audio device.
INPUT2 TRIM
You can select the level of input signal from the INPUT2 connector. This setting
is effective only when [INPUT2 LEVEL] is set to [MIC].
-18 dB, -12 dB, -6 dB, 0 dB, +6 dB, +12 dB are available. It is set to 0 dB in the
default setting.
INPUT2 WIND
This setting is effective only when [INPUT2 LEVEL] is set to [MIC].
GOFF Select when you want to record the sound from the INPUT2 connector
as it is without reducing the noise caused by wind.
ON Select to reduce the noise caused by wind. appears on the status
check display.
Using the (LCD/VF shows the items you can operate at the moment.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
SET) menu – LCD COLOR, etc. LCD / VF SET
RETURN
LCD COLOR
LCD BL LEVEL
You can select the items listed below on the VF B . L I GHT
VF COLOR
LCD/VF SET menu. For details on how to VF POWER
LCD COLOR
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the color on the LCD screen. The
recorded picture will not be affected by this setting.
LCD BL LEVEL
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight. The recorded picture
will not be affected by this setting.
b Note
• When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for this setting.
VF B.LIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. The recorded picture will not be
affected by this setting.
b Note
• When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for this setting.
VF POWER
GAUTO Select when you do not want to display pictures on the viewfinder
when the LCD panel is open.
ON Select to display pictures on the viewfinder even when the LCD panel
is open.
b Note
• If you select [ON], the battery life will become a little shorter.
VCR HDV/DV
Select the playback signal. Normally select [AUTO].
When the camcorder is connected to another device using an i.LINK cable, select
the signal to be input/output from the HDV/DV jack. The selected signal is
recorded or played back.
GAUTO • Select this to play back signals by switching the format between
HDV and DVCAM (DV) automatically.
• For an i.LINK connection, select this to record/play back signals
input/output from the HDV/DV jack by switching the format
between HDV and DVCAM (DV) automatically.
HDV • Select this to play back the signals in the HDV format only.
• For an i.LINK connection, select this to record/play back the input/
output signals in the HDV format only.
Select this when connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc.
(p. 96).
DV • Select this to play back the signals in the DVCAM (DV) format
only.
• For an i.LINK connection, select this to record/play back the input/
output signals in the DVCAM (DV) format only.
Select this when connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc.
(p. 96).
b Note
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting [VCR HDV/DV]. Otherwise, the connected TV
may not be able to recognize the video signal from this camcorder.
• When [AUTO] is selected and the signal switches between HDV and DV, the picture and
sound disappear temporarily.
• When [HDVtDV CONV] is set to [ON], and [AUDIO LOCK] to [LOCK MODE] in
[i.LINK CONV], pictures are output as follows:
– at [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted to an audio-locked DV signal; a DV signal is
output as it is.
– at [HDV], an HDV signal is converted to an audio-locked DV signal; a DV signal is not
output.
– at [DV], a DV signal is output as it is; an HDV signal is not output.
• When [HDVtDV CONV] is set to [ON], and [AUDIO LOCK] to [UNLOCK MODE] in
[i.LINK CONV], pictures are output as follows:
– at [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted to an audio-unlocked DV signal; a DV signal is
output as it is.
REC FORMAT
Selects a recording format when the POWER switch is set at CAMERA. The
format lamp of the selected format will light up during recording.
z Tip
• When you output the picture during recording simultaneously to a connected device using
an i.LINK cable, also set [i.LINK CONV] accordingly (p. 73).
REC MODE
b Note
• You cannot add sound on a tape recorded in the DV SP mode.
• If you record in the DV SP mode, a mosaic-like disturbance of picture may appear or sound
may be interrupted when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs.
• When you mix recordings in the DVCAM mode and in the DV SP mode on one tape, the
playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be continued properly between
the scenes.
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On a 4:3 TV screen*
On a 16:9 wide TV
screen
On a 4:3 TV screen
On a 16:9 wide TV
screen*
i.LINK CONV
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, this setting is effective only when
[HDV1080i] is selected in [REC FORMAT].
When the POWER switch is set to VCR, this setting is effective only when
[AUTO] or [HDV] is selected in [VCR HDV/DV].
HDVtDV CONV
GOFF Select to output the signals from the HDV/DV jack in accordance
with the [REC FORMAT] and [VCR HDV/DV] settings.
ON Select to output the signals in the DV format from the HDV/DV
jack.
AUDIO LOCK
This setting is effective only when [HDVtDV CONV] is set to [ON].
GLOCK MODE Signals which sampling clock for audio and that for video are
synchronized are output from the HDV/DV jack.
UNLOCK MODE Signals which sampling clock for audio is separate from that of video
are output from the HDV/DV jack.
b Note
• See [VCR HDV/DV] for information about an input signal via an i.LINK connection.
,continued
DOWN CONVERT
Select the picture format to be output when you play back the tape recorded in the
HDV specification.
This setting is effective for the following output:
- COMPONENT OUTPUT (at 480p/480i and 576p/576i)
- S VIDEO
- AUDIO/VIDEO
- i.LINK (when [HDVtDV CONV] is set to [ON] in [i.LINK CONV])
On a TV compatible
with 16:9 wide mode
LETTER BOX Select to output signals to a TV that is not compatible with 16:9 wide
mode.
Pictures will appear as follows:
On a 4:3 standard
TV
EDGE CROP Select to display the center of the picture in 4:3 aspect ratio by
cropping the both sides of the picture.
Pictures will appear as follows:
On a 4:3 standard
TV
z Tip
• When you view pictures that were recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format with [DV WIDE
REC] set to [ON] on a 4:3 standard TV, pictures may appear as they are in height, but are
compressed in width depending on the TV. If you view the recorded pictures on such type
of 4:3 standard TV, set [DV WIDE REC] to [OFF] before recording.
GOFF Select when you are not using the Signal conversion function.
ON ( ) To output analog images and sound in digital format using your
camcorder.
The analog signal input to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack of your camcorder
will be converted and output from the i.LINK Interface of your
camcorder.
For details, see page 104.
You can select the items listed below on the TC/ T C / UB SET
RETURN
UB SET menu. For details on how to select TC PRESET
UB PRESET
00:00:00:00
TC FORMAT
these items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 57). TC RUN
TC MAKE
The default settings are marked with G. The UB T I ME REC
indicators in parentheses appear when the [ MENU ] : END
TC PRESET
You can preset or reset the time code (p. 101).
UB PRESET
You can preset or reset the user bits (p. 102).
TC FORMAT
You can select the frame mode.
GAUTO Select to set the frame mode automatically in accordance with the
inserted cassette.
DF Select to set the frame mode to the drop frame mode.
NDF Select to set the frame mode to the non-drop frame mode.
b Note
• When [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu is set to 50i, the non-drop frame mode
is selected automatically.
TC RUN
You can select how the time code advances.
GREC RUN Time code value advances only while recording. Select this when
making the time code continuous at backspace editing.
FREE RUN Time code value advances freely regardless of the camcorder’s
current operation mode. Select this when adjusting the discrepancy
between time code value and real time.
UB TIME REC
GOFF Select when you do not want to set the user bits to the real time clock.
ON Select to set the user bits to the real time clock.
ASSIGN BTN
You can assign functions to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 86).
CLOCK SET
You can set the date and time (p. 16).
WORLD TIME
You can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set the
time difference by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, the clock will be adjusted
in accordance with the time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the
clock returns to the originally set time.
LANGUAGE
You can select or change the language used for the on-screen display (p. 19).
For HVR-Z1U:
You can select from English, Simplified English, or Canadian-French.
For HVR-Z1N:
You can select from English, Simplified English, Latin American Spanish,
Brazilian-Portuguese, Traditional-Chinese, or Korean.
QUICK REC
When the camcorder is left in recording standby for more than about 3 minutes,
your camcorder exits the recording standby mode (the drum stops rotating) to
prevent tape wear and battery loss. Since the power does not turn off, you can
restart recording by pressing REC START/STOP again.
GOFF It takes some time to restart recording from the state that the drum has
stopped rotating, but the transition from the last recorded scene is
smooth.
BEEP
REC LAMP
GON Select to turn on the camera recording lamps on the front and rear of
your camcorder during recording.
OFF Select this setting in the following recording situations. The camera
FORMAT LAMP
GON Select to turn on the format lamp. The lamp of the format that is
selected in [REC FORMAT] lights up when the POWER switch is set
to CAMERA. The lamp of the format that is selected in [VCR HDV/
DV] lights up when the POWER switch is set to VCR.
OFF Select when you do not want to turn on the format lamp. The i.LINK
lamp also does not light up.
b Note
• The format lamp lights up according to the format of the playback or of an input signal from
another device when [VCR HDV/DV] on the (IN/OUT REC) menu is set to [AUTO].
IRIS DIAL
You can select the rotation direction of the iris dial to open or close the iris.
GNORMAL Select to rotate clockwise when looked at from the lens side to close
the iris and decrease the light volume.
OPPOSITE Select to rotate counter clockwise when looked at from the lens side
to close the iris and decrease the light volume.
,continued
GDATE/CAM Select to display the date and time, or the camera settings data during
playback.
DATE Select to display the date and time during playback.
LETTER SIZE
REMAINING
GAUTO Select to display the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds:
• After you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR with a
cassette inserted, and your camcorder calculates the remaining
amount of tape.
• After you press N (play) or DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
ON Select to always display the remaining tape indicator.
DISP OUTPUT
GLCD PANEL Select to show indicators such as the time code on the LCD screen and
in the viewfinder.
V-OUT/PANEL Select to show indicators such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD
screen, and in the viewfinder.
b Note
• You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO or the
ASSIGN button assigned to the DISPLAY function while [V-OUT/PANEL] is selected.
ZOOM DISPLAY
GBAR Select to indicate the zoomed position using the bar display.
NUMBER Select to indicate the zoomed position using numbers (0 through 99).
GAUTO OFF Select to release the expanded focus automatically after a certain time
(p. 33).
MANUAL OFF Select to keep the expended focus even after a certain time. To release
the expanded focus, press EXPANDED FOCUS again.
HOURS METER
The cumulative operation time of your camcorder will be displayed with the total
hours of operation, drum rotation, tape running, or the total number of tape
unthreading operations.
DATE REC
GOFF Select when you do not want to superimpose the date and time on the
pictures.
ON Select to superimpose the date and time directly on the pictures when
recording.
b Note
• Even though the date/time indication on the screen is affected by the signal of zebra or
peaking, it is recorded without influenced by zebra or peaking.
REMOTE CTRL
GON Select when using the Remote Commander supplied with your
camcorder.
OFF Select to deactivate the Remote Commander to prevent your
camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR
remote control unit.
,continued
YES
NO
2 Select [YES] again by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
The screen goes off, the system is switched.
z Tip
• You can switch to 50i (PAL) system also when recording in the DVCAM (DV) format.
[ P–MENU ] : END
1 Press P-MENU.
2 Select the desired item by turning the 3 Select [ADD] by turning the SEL/
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
dial.
1 2 0 min STBY 00:00:00:00
S e l e c t t h e c a t e g o r y.
RETURN
,continued
5 Select a menu item by turning the SEL/ 3 Select [DELETE] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
The available items vary depending on the
power mode of the camcorder. 1 2 0 min STBY 00:00:00:00
Se l ec t i t em t o de l e t e.
Only the available items are displayed. RETURN
SHOT TRANS
ASS I GN BTN
REC FORMAT
1 2 0 min STBY 00:00:00:00 DV W I DE REC
ADD COLOR CORRCT
STDYSHOT TYP MARKER
A d d t o CAMERA [ P–MENU ] : END
m o d e ' s P–MENU?
YES
NO
[ P–MENU ] : END
4 Select the item that you want to delete
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
6 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 1 2 0 min STBY 00:00:00:00
DELETE
The menu is added to the end of the list. DV W I DE REC
D e l e t e f r o m CAMERA
m o d e ' s P–MENU?
1 Press P-MENU.
6 DV W I DE REC
7 MARKER SEL
[ P–MENU ] : END
7 Press P-MENU.
1 Press P-MENU.
,continued
6 Press P-MENU.
1 Press MENU.
z Tip
• When you press the ASSIGN button assigned to
[STEADYSHOT], the SteadyShot function is
released and appears on the LCD screen. To
activate the SteadyShot function, press the same
button again. You can select the effect level of the
SteadyShot function using [STDYSHOT TYP] on
the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 60).
• There are independent buttons for DISPLAY and
BARS. However, you can assign them also to the
ASSIGN buttons at your convenience. You can use
both buttons.
Connecting a VCR
Player Recorder
Dubbing/Editing
i.LINK cable (optional)
HDV/DV jack HDV/DV jack
Signal flow
To select the video format to be dubbed video signal from the camcorder at the time of
The video format to be dubbed depends on the dubbing.
settings of [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK • When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO] and the
signal switches between HDV and DV, the picture
CONV] on the (IN/OUT REC) menu. and sound disappear temporarily.
Before setting these menu items, disconnect the • When the recorder is an HVR-Z1U/Z1N, set [VCR
i.LINK cable. HDV/DV] on the (IN/OUT REC) menu to
• Pictures will be dubbed in the recorded format [AUTO] on the recording HVR-Z1U/Z1N (p. 93).
when [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], and
[HDVtDV CONV] to [OFF] in [i.LINK
CONV].
• Only pictures in the selected format will be
dubbed when [VCR HDV/DV] is set to
[HDV] or [DV]. Other pictures will be dubbed
as blank portions, so neither picture nor sound
will be dubbed.
b Note
• If you change the settings of [VCR HDV/DV] and
[i.LINK CONV] with the i.LINK cable connected,
the video device may not be able to recognize the
Dubbing/Editing 89
To dub to a DVCAM (DV) device
Connect your camcorder to a VCR using an
i.LINK cable (optional).
i.LINK compatible
devices
i.LINK jack
HDV/DV jack
Signal flow
90 Dubbing/Editing
To dub to an AV device
Connect your camcorder to a VCR using the A/
V connecting cable (supplied).
S video cable
(optional)
VCRs
Yellow
Red
A/V connecting cable
Signal flow
(supplied)
Dubbing/Editing
* When there is an S video jack on the device to be
connected, connect an S video cable (optional) to
that jack instead of using the yellow video plug of
the A/V connecting cable (supplied). This
connection produces higher quality DVCAM (DV)
format pictures. The audio will not be output if you
connect with the S video cable alone.
b Note
• Select the (OTHERS) menu, [DISP OUTPUT],
then [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 80).
• When you connect your camcorder to a monaural
device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting cable to the video jack, and the red or the
white plug to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV.
z Tip
• To record the date/time and camera settings data,
first have them displayed on screen (p. 51).
Dubbing/Editing 91
Dubbing to another tape
b Note
• When you use an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture
becomes rough when a picture is paused on your
camcorder while recording it to a VCR.
• Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not output
from the HDV/DV jack during playback pause or
in playback modes other than normal playback.
• When you use an i.LINK cable, you cannot record
the picture and sound separately.
z Tip
• The i.LINK lamp, HDV or DV, on the HDV/DV
jack holder will light up and indicate the format of
the output signal when you use an i.LINK cable.
• When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and sound
signals are transmitted digitally, producing high
quality pictures.
92 Dubbing/Editing
You can record pictures or TV programs
Recording pictures from a VCR or TV on a tape inserted in your
camcorder.
from a VCR or TV
Connecting a VCR or TV
Recorder Player
Dubbing/Editing
HDV/DV jack HDV/DV jack
Signal flow
b Note
• In case of digital broadcasting, you may not be
allowed to record some programs for copyright
reasons (p. 114).
Dubbing/Editing 93
To record from a DVCAM (DV)/AV device
You can record and edit pictures or TV When you use an i.LINK cable to connect a
programs from a VCR or TV. Use your DVCAM (DV) compatible device, select the
camcorder as a recorder and connect it to a VCR (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV],
using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). You then [DV] or [AUTO] (p. 70) before
can connect a DVCAM (DV) compatible device connecting.
also using an i.LINK cable (optional).
When you have an S video jack on VCRs or TVs
your TV or VCR *
S video cable
(optional)
Yellow
A/V connecting
cable (supplied)
White
AUDIO/VIDEO Red
jack
HDV/DV jack
i.LINK jack
Connecting with an i.LINK cable
Signal flow
* When there is an S video jack on the device to be • When a 4:3 video signal is input, it appears with
connected, connect an S video cable (optional) to black bands on the right and left sides on the screen
that jack instead of using the yellow video plug of of your camcorder.
the A/V connecting cable (supplied). This
z Tip
connection produces higher quality DVCAM (DV)
• If the recording device has an i.LINK jack, it is
format pictures. The audio will not be output if you
recommended to connect it using an i.LINK cable
connect with the S video cable alone.
(optional).
b Note
• You can record pictures from DVCAM (DV)/AV
devices only in the DV format.
• When you use the A/V connecting cable (supplied),
select the (OTHERS) menu, [DISP OUTPUT],
then [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 80).
• When you connect your camcorder to a monaural
device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting cable to the video jack, and the red or the
white plug to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV.
Only the sound from the connected plug is recorded.
94 Dubbing/Editing
Recording movies 7 Press x (stop) to stop recording.
b Note
• When you use an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture
Insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder becomes rough when a picture is paused on your
before the following operations. VCR.
• When you use an i.LINK cable, you cannot record
the picture and sound separately.
1 Connect your TV or VCR to your • When you use an i.LINK cable, if you pause or stop
camcorder as a playback device (p. 93, the recording and restart it, the picture may not be
recorded smoothly.
94).
z Tip
• The i.LINK lamp, HDV or DV, on the HDV/DV
2 If you are recording from a VCR, jack holder will light up and indicate the format of
insert a cassette. the input signal when you use an i.LINK cable.
• When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and sound
signals are transmitted digitally, producing high
3 Set the POWER switch to VCR. quality pictures.
• When you use an i.LINK cable,
appears during recording. This indicator may appear
4 Set your camcorder to recording on the screen of the playback device, however they
pause. will not be recorded.
• Index signals are automatically recorded on the tape
While pressing X (pause), press both z
Dubbing/Editing
during recording. You can also record index signals
REC (record) buttons simultaneously. at the desired positions during recording by pressing
the ASSIGN button assigned to the index function
(p. 44).
Dubbing/Editing 95
Connecting the computer
Connecting to a • Before connecting your camcorder to the
computer with an i.LINK cable, be sure to
computer insert the connector plug in the proper
direction. If you insert the connector plug
forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal
To use your camcorder by connecting it to a
may be damaged, or this may cause a
computer using an i.LINK cable, the computer
malfunction of your camcorder.
must have an i.LINK interface, and application
• Connect the i.LINK cable to the computer
software to read video signals must be installed
first, then to your camcorder. Connecting in
on the computer.
the opposite order may cause static electricity
Refer to the manual supplied with the
to build up, resulting in a malfunction of your
application software for the system
camcorder.
requirements of the computer.
• Be sure to set [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK
CONV] on the (IN/OUT REC) menu
before connecting the i.LINK cable. If you
connect the i.LINK cable first, the computer
may hang up or may not recognize the signal
from your camcorder.
b Note
• Connect a computer that can handle the signal of the
format indicated by the i.LINK lamps. If you
connect a computer that cannot handle the signal, the
HDV/DV jack
computer may hang up or may not recognize the
signal from your camcorder.
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before resetting [REC
FORMAT] when the POWER switch is set to
i.LINK cable (optional) CAMERA. Otherwise, the computer may hang up.
z Tip
• The i.LINK lamp, HDV or DV, on the HDV/DV
jack holder will light up and indicate the format of
the input signal when you use an i.LINK cable.
96 Dubbing/Editing
[AUDIO LOCK] to [UNLOCK MODE] in
[i.LINK CONV] (p. 73).
b Note
• Pictures may not be imported correctly depending
on the application software of the computer.
• You cannot import pictures recorded in the DVCAM
(DV) format in the HDV format.
Dubbing/Editing
Dubbing/Editing 97
You can record additional audio to the
Dubbing sound to a original sound on a tape recorded in the
DVCAM format and the FS32K audio mode.
recorded tape
Preparing for audio dubbing
Signal flow
98 Dubbing/Editing
• When the microphone is connected to the – When the tape is recorded with [AUDIO MODE]
INPUT2 connector, set [INPUT2 set to [FS48K].
LEVEL] to [MIC]. – When your camcorder is connected using an
i.LINK cable.
• If the microphone is powered through its – On blank sections of the tape.
cable, set the INPUT1/INPUT2 – When the write-protect tab of the cassette is set to
PHANTOM switch to ON. SAVE.
– 50i/60i setting on the camcorder is different from
To use an audio device
that of the tape.
• When the audio device is connected to the • When you use an external microphone (optional) to
INPUT1 connector, set [INPUT1 record additional audio, you can check the picture on
LEVEL] to [LINE], and set the INPUT1 the LCD screen of the camcorder or by connecting
PHANTOM switch to OFF. your camcorder to a TV using the component video
• When the audio device is connected to the cable. Check the sound by using headphones.
• If you add audio to a tape recorded on another device
INPUT2 connector, set [INPUT2
with a 4-ch microphone, audio system data may be
LEVEL] to [LINE], and set the INPUT2 rewritten.
PHANTOM switch to OFF.
Recording sound
The channel on which the audio is
recorded
The audio input from each jack/connector is
recorded in channel 3 or 4 as follows: Assign the audio dubbing function to one of the
ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 86 for
Dubbing/Editing
Input [XLR Recorded audio
CH details on how to assign a function.
Channel Channel
SEL]
3 4
AUDIO/ – CH1 CH2
1 Insert a recorded cassette into your
VIDEO camcorder.
INTERNAL – CH1 CH2
MIC 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
INPUT 1/2 CH1 INPUT1 INPUT2
CH1, INPUT1 INPUT1 3 Press N (play) to play the tape.
CH2
INPUT1 CH1 INPUT1 –
4 Press X (pause) at the point where you
CH1, INPUT1 INPUT1
want to start recording the sound.
CH2
The playback pauses.
INPUT2 CH1 – INPUT2
CH1, – –
CH2 5 Press the ASSIGN button assigned to
audio dubbing.
b Note The X mark appears on the LCD screen.
• When you use the AUDIO/VIDEO jack to record
additional sound, the picture will not be output from
the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the picture on the 6 Press X (pause) and start playing back
LCD screen or the viewfinder, and the sound on the the audio you want to record at the
headphones. same time.
• You cannot record additional audio:
– When the tape is recorded in the HDV format. The mark remains on the LCD screen
– When the tape is recorded with [ REC MODE] while sound is recorded.
set to [DV SP]. The new sound is recorded in channels 3
and 4.
,continued
Dubbing/Editing 99
7 Press x (stop) when you want to stop 6 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
recording.
b Note
• You can only record additional audio on a tape
recorded on your camcorder. The sound may
deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded
on other camcorders (including other HVR-Z1U/
Z1N camcorders).
z Tip
• You can adjust the recording volume of additional
audio manually.
2 Press MENU.
100 Dubbing/Editing
Setting time values 5 Select [PRESET] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
Dubbing/Editing
2 Select the frame mode by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
POWER switch Setting To
AUTO set the mode automatically in
accordance with the inserted
cassette
DF select the drop frame mode
NDF select the non-drop frame mode
,continued
Dubbing/Editing 101
• If you set [TC MAKE] to [REGENERATE], TC
Setting To
PRESET on the Remote Commander does not work.
FREE RUN advance the time code freely
regardless of the camcorder’s
current operation mode. Setting the user bits value
The time code starts running
once this setting is selected.
9 Press MENU to hide the menu screen. Shooting information (date, time, scene
number, etc.) can be superimposed on a tape
using up to 8 hexadecimal digit.
To cancel the time code setting
Select [CANCEL] in step 5 in step 6, or press
TC RESET on the Remote Commander.
In case of operating the Remote Commander,
make sure that the time code is 00:00:00:00, and
then set [REMOTE CTRL] to [OFF].
102 Dubbing/Editing
5 Select [PRESET] by turning the SEL/ Switching the time value
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
Dubbing/Editing
Select [RESET] in step 5.
TC: 00:00:00:00 or 00:00.00:00
To set the user bits to the real time clock U-BIT: 00 00 00 00
Select the (TC/UB SET) menu, [UB
TIME REC], then [ON].
b Note
b Note • The time code and user bits cannot be displayed
• User-bit values appear at every 3 frames for the tape properly if the tape does not have time code and/or
recorded in the HDV format. user bits recordings or if the time code was recorded
• When you input HDV format signal via i.LINK using a non-compatible method.
connection, the user-bits are copied, however, they • When you input HDV format signal via i.LINK
are not regenerated. connection, the user-bits of the input video are
written on this camera, however, they are not
displayed during dubbing.
Dubbing/Editing 103
(supplied), and a digital device such as a
Connecting an analog computer to your camcorder using an i.LINK
cable (optional). Your camcorder converts
VCR to the computer the analog video signal from the VCR to a
digital signal and transmits it to the computer
via your camcorder to be dubbed.
To use the signal conversion function,
application software to import video signals
must be installed on the computer.
– Signal conversion function
Connecting a computer
S video cable
(optional)
AUDIO/VIDEO jack
Yellow
HDV/DV jack
Signal flow
104 Dubbing/Editing
• You cannot import pictures that have been recorded
Importing a picture to the using a copyright protection signal to a computer via
computer your camcorder.
• Analog signals are not output from the
COMPONENT OUTPUT jack.
3 Press MENU.
Dubbing/Editing
5 Select [A/V t DV OUT] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
b Note
• Your camcorder may not be able to output the signal
to the computer correctly depending on the video
signal input to your camcorder.
Dubbing/Editing 105
Troubleshooting persists, remove the power source and
contact your Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting If “C:ss:ss” is displayed on the LCD
screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis
display function is activated. See page 111
If you run into any problem using your for details.
camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem
Overall operations
Batteries/Power sources
106 Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The remaining battery time indicator • The temperature of the environment is too high or too low, or the battery
does not indicate the correct time. pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction.
cFully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the
battery pack with a new one. It may be damaged (p. 11, 118).
The power turns off frequently • A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the
although the remaining battery battery pack has not been charged enough.
indicator indicates that the battery cFully charge the battery again to correct the indication (p. 11).
pack has enough power to operate.
A problem occurs when the cTurn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor/charger from the
camcorder is connected to the AC wall outlet. Then, connect it again.
Adaptor/charger.
Cassette tapes
Troubleshooting
cassette lid is open.
The Cassette Memory indicator does cSince your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory, no
not appear while using a cassette with indicator appears.
Cassette Memory.
The remaining tape indicator is not cSet [ REMAINING] to [ON] on the (OTHERS) menu to always
displayed. display the remaining tape indicator (p. 80).
LCD screen/viewfinder
Troubleshooting 107
Recording
108 Troubleshooting
Playback
Troubleshooting
00:00:00:00 even if the tape was however, this is not a malfunction. If you start playback, both time code
rewound to the beginning of and picture are displayed correctly from the beginning.
recording.
User-bits are not displayed correctly • User-bits are not displayed correctly if the video signal is HDV without
during fast-forward and rewinding. user-bits recorded and dubbed via i.LINK connection. [-- -- -- --] appears
during playback, and [00 00 00 00] during fast-forward/rewinding.
“---” is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time.
• A blank section on the tape is being played.
• The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read.
END SEARCH does not work. • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA.
• The cassette was ejected after recording (p. 50).
• The cassette is new and has nothing recorded.
END SEARCH does not work • There is a blank section at the beginning or in the middle of the tape. This
correctly. is not a malfunction.
No picture appears during END • The tape was recorded in both HDV and DVCAM (DV) formats. This is
SEARCH or Rec Review. not a malfunction.
Cannot view the picture or hear the cSet [COMPONENT] on the (IN/OUT REC) menu according to the
sound on the TV connected with the requirements of the connected device (p. 73).
component video cable. cWhen you are using the component video cable, make sure the red and
white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 52).
Troubleshooting 109
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The picture appears distorted on the • This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 wide mode on
4:3 TV. a 4:3 TV.
cTo play back the picture, set [DOWN CONVERT] on the (IN/
OUT REC) menu (p. 74).
cBefore recording, set [DV WIDE REC] on the (IN/OUT REC)
menu to [OFF] (p. 72).
Noises appear and is displayed • On the (OTHERS) menu, change the [50i/60i SEL] setting to 50i
on the screen. and playback the tape (p. 82).
appears on the LCD screen. • This appears when you play back a tape recorded on other recording
devices using a 4-channel microphone. This camcorder does not comply
with the 4-channel microphone recording standard.
Dubbing
110 Troubleshooting
Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. See the page in
parentheses for details.
Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions
C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss (Self- Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after
diagnosis display) you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
C:04:ss
cA battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is being used.
Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 118).
C:21:ss
cMoisture condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and leave your
camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. 120).
C:22:ss
cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (p. 121).
C:31ss / C:32ss
cSymptoms that are not described above have occurred. Remove and
insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder again. Do not perform
Troubleshooting
this procedure if moisture starts to condense (p. 120).
cRemove the power source. Reconnect it again and operate your
camcorder again.
cChange the tape.
E:61:ss / E:62:ss
cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E.”
E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is nearly used up.
• Depending on the operating, environmental, or battery conditions, the
E indicator may flash, even if there are approximately 5 to 10 minutes
remaining.
% (Moisture condensation warning)* cEject the cassette, set the POWER switch to OFF, and leave it for about
1 hour with the cassette lid open (p. 120).
Q (Warning indicator pertaining to Slow flashing:
the tape) • There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape.
• No cassette is inserted.*
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 114).*
Fast flashing:
• The tape has run out.*
Z (Eject cassette warning)* Slow flashing:
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 114).
Fast flashing:
• Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 120).
• The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 111).
* You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen.
Troubleshooting 111
Warning messages
If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details.
Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/
References
Battery Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. cSee page 117.
Battery level is low. cCharge the battery (p. 11).
Old battery. Use a new one. cSee page 118.
Z Re-attach the power source. –
Moisture % Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette. cSee page 120.
condensation
% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. cSee page 120.
Cassette/Tape Q Insert a cassette. cSee page 18.
Z Reinsert the cassette. cThe cassette might be damaged, etc.
Q Z The tape is locked - check the tab. cSee page 114.
Q The tape has reached the end. –
Others Cannot record due to copyright protection. –
Cannot add audio. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. cSee page 98.
Not recorded in DVCAM mode. Cannot add audio. cSee page 98.
Cannot add audio on the blank portion of a tape. cSee page 98.
HDV recorded tape. Cannot add audio. cSee page 98.
Cannot add audio. cSee page 98
No registered value set in SHOT-A. cRegister a setting in A (p. 40).
No registered value set in SHOT-B. cRegister a setting in B (p. 40).
Change to correct tape format. cThe pictures cannot be played back
because of an incompatible format.
No output image in “VCR HDV/DV”. Change cStop inputting the playback signal,
format. or reset [VCR HDV/DV] (p. 70).
Already added to CAMERA mode’s P-MENU. –
Already added to VCR mode’s P-MENU. –
x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette. cSee page 121.
112 Troubleshooting
Additional Information On HDV compatible TVs
An HDV compatible TV with the component
Using your camcorder input jack is required to view playback pictures
recorded in the HDV format. See the table
abroad below.
It is recommended to use an i.LINK cable to
connect these TVs.
Power supply
You can use your camcorder in any country/ Sony TV models
regions using the AC Adaptor/charger KD-34XBR960, KD-36XS955, KD-34XS955,
supplied with your camcorder within AC KD-30XS955
100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. KDE-55XBR950, KDE-50XS955, KDE-42XS955,
KDE-37XS955
Use a commercially available AC plug KDF-60WE655, KDF-55WE655, KDF-50WE655,
adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the KDF-42WE655, KDF-60XS655, KDF-55XS655
design of the wall outlet [b]. KDP-57WS655, KDP-51WS655
KE-42M1
KE-MX42K1, KE-MX42N1, KE-MX32K1,
KE-MX32N1, KE-P42M1
AC-VQ850 [a] [b] KF-50WE620, KF-42WE620
KLV-32M1, KLV-23M1
KP-57WS520, KP-51WS520, KP-46WT520
On TV color systems
KV-36HS420, KV-34HS420, KV-32HS420,
Your camcorder is an NTSC system-based
KV-30HS420, KV-27HS420
camcorder. If you want to view the playback KV-DX32K9H, KV-DX32K90B, KV-DX32K90L
picture recorded in the DV format on a TV, it KV-HR36N90, KV-HR36K90, KV-HR32K90,
must be an NTSC system-based TV (see KV-HR34N90, KV-HR29N90
following list) with the AUDIO/VIDEO input KV-HZ34N90, KV-HZ29N90, etc.
jack.
As of 1st October, 2004
Additional Information
System Used in
b Note
NTSC Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada,
• Some models are not available depending on the
Central America, Chile, Colombia,
country or region.
Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan,
Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam,
Simple setting of the clock by time
Taiwan, the Philippines, the
U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. difference
You can easily set the clock to the local time by
PAL Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic, Denmark,
setting a time difference when using your
Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong camcorder abroad. Select [WORLD TIME] on
Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, the (OTHERS) menu, then set the time
Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, difference (p. 78).
Poland, Portugal, Singapore,
Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
PAL - M Brazil
PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
Copyright signal
When you play back
If the cassette you play back on your camcorder
contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it to
a tape in another video device connected to your
camcorder. REC: The cassette can be recorded.
When you record SAVE: The cassette cannot be recorded (write-
protected).
You cannot record software on your
camcorder that contains copyright
control signals for copyright protection
of software.
[Cannot record due to copyright protection.]
appears on the LCD screen, or on the TV screen
if you try to record such software.
Labeling position
Additional Information
not be indicated correctly.
Gold-plated
connector
b Note
• Your camcorder is not compatible with Cassette
Memory.
and are
trademarks.
formats Recorder’s
format
Cassette’s
format
Recording
format
DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM
The DVCAM format was developed as a DV
more reliable and higher-end format than the
DV DVCAM DV
consumer DV format. Explained here are the DV
differences, compatibility, and limitations on
editing for the DVCAM and DV formats. • This camcorder complies with the DVCAM format.
Though mini DV cassettes can be used for recording,
Differences between the DVCAM and DV we recommend you use mini DVCAM cassettes to
formats get the most out of the high reliability of the
DVCAM format.
Specifica- DVCAM DV • The recording time of mini DV cassettes is 1/3
tion shorter than that indicated on mini DV cassettes
when recorded in the DVCAM format.
Track pitch 15 µm 10 µm
Audio sampling 12 bit: 32 kHz 12 bit: 32 kHz Compatibility on playback
frequency 16 bit: 48 kHz 16 bit: 32 kHz,
Tape On DV video On DVCAM
44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
equipment video
equipment
Audio Lock mode Unlock mode
recording DV-formatted Can be played Can be played
mode* back back only when
recorded in SP
Time code Drop frame Drop frame mode
system or Non- system only
drop frame DVCAM- Can be played Can be played
system formatted back on some back
(SMPTE time equipment
code)
Compatibility on editing using DV jacks
* There are 2 modes for audio recording, lock mode When this camcorder is connected to other
and unlock mode. In lock mode, the sampling digital video equipment using an i.LINK cable,
frequencies of audio and video are synchronized. In the recording format of edited tapes is defined
unlock mode, which the consumer DV format according to the source tape and the recorder’s
adopts, the 2 sampling frequencies are independent.
format as described below. Playback or editing
Therefore, lock mode is more effective than unlock
using the edited tape may be limited depending
mode in digital processing and smooth transition
during audio editing. on dubbing operation. Start dubbing after
reading “Limitations on editing” (p. 117).
Source Player’s Re- Record-
tape format corder’s ing
format format
DV- DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM1)
formatted DV DV
(SP mode
only)
Additional Information
To charge the battery pack
b Note
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
• If you use tapes as in 1) to 3) above for editing, the
functions may be limited regardless of the format of
start using your camcorder.
players and recorders. • We recommend charging the battery pack in
an ambient temperature of between 10°C to
Limitations on editing 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the CHARGE lamp
You may find the following limitations when turns off. If you charge the battery pack
editing a tape produced by dubbing or editing outside of this temperature range, you may not
using the HDV/DV jack: be able to charge it efficiently.
• Due to the difference in track pitch, you • After charging is complete, remove the battery
cannot record or edit on DV-formatted tapes pack.
using mini DVCAM video equipment.
• Depending on the DVCAM video equipment To use the battery pack effectively
used, you may not be able to edit DVCAM- • Battery pack performance decreases when the
formatted tapes if the audio recording mode is surrounding temperature is 10°C (50°F) or
unlock mode. In this case, dub using audio/ below, and the length of time you can use the
video jacks. battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do
one of the following to use the battery pack for
a longer time.
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it
up, and insert it in your camcorder right
before you start taking shots.
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transactions may not be possible on some
connected device. application software, refer also to the operating
instructions for the device to be connected.
b Note
• Normally, only one device can be connected to this About the required i.LINK cable
unit with the i.LINK cable. When connecting this Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable
unit to an HDV/DV compatible device having two or
(during HDV/DV dubbing).
more i.LINK Interfaces, refer to the operating
instructions of the device to be connected.
i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony
z Tip
Corporation.
• i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394
data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a
trademark approved by many corporations.
• IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized
by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers.
Additional Information
video heads for 10 seconds with the cleaning – Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
cassette. alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and
– Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the insecticide.
playback picture or the screen is displayed – Handling with above substances on your
in blue. hands.
– Leaving the case in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
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Additional Information
Tape speed (DVCAM) PB/PR (CB/CR): 525 mVp-p (75 % color-bar),
Approx. 28.218 mm/s Input impedance 75 Ω (ohms)
Tape speed (DV) Headphones jack
SP: Approx. 18.812 mm/s Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)
Recording/playback time (HDV) LANC jack
63 min (using a PHDVM-63DM cassette) Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)
Recording/playback time (DVCAM) INOUT1/INPUT2 connectors
41 min (using a PHDVM-63DM cassette) XLR 3-pin, female,
Recording/playback time (DV SP) -60 dBu: 3 kΩ
SP: 63 min (using a PHDVM-63DM cassette) +40 dBu: 10.8 kΩ
Fast forward/rewind time (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a PHDVM-63DM HDV/DV jack
cassette) i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector
Viewfinder S400)
Electric viewfinder (color)
Image device LCD screen
6 mm (1/3 type) 3CCD (Charge Coupled Picture
Device) 8.8 cm (3.5 type)
Gross: Approx. 1 120 000 pixels Total dot number
Effective: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels 250 000 (1 120 × 224)
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter: 72 mm (2 7/8 in.)
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Camcorder
Quick Reference
A SHOT TRANSITION operation buttons N POWER switch (p. 14)
(p. 40)
B Eyecup (p. 16)
C Viewfinder release lever (p. 122)
D Rear remote sensor
E Rear camera recording lamp (p. 20)
F BATT RELEASE (battery release)
button (p. 11)
G REC START/STOP button (p. 20)
H i.LINK lamps (p. 92, 95)
Lights up when handling an i.LINK signal.
I Battery pack (p. 11)
J Shoe adaptor attaching part (p. 130)
K Power zoom lever (p. 22)
L EXPANDED FOCUS button (p. 33)
M Grip belt (p. 4)
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50)
G END SEARCH (VCR) button (p. 50)
H Handle zoom lever (p. 23)
I Video control buttons (Rewind,
Playback*, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop,
Slow, Record) (p. 48)
J LCD BRIGHT –/+ buttons (p. 15)
K LCD BACKLIGHT switch (p. 15)
L TC/U-BIT button (p. 103)
M BARS button (p. 22)
N REC START/STOP button and HOLD
lever (p. 21)
O AUDIO LEVEL CH1 dial (p. 37)
P AUDIO SELECT CH1 switch (p. 37)
Q AUDIO SELECT CH2 switch (p. 37)
R AUDIO LEVEL CH2 dial (p. 37)
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F Microphone holder (p. 38)
G AUDIO/VIDEO jack (p. 52, 54, 91, 94,
98)
H INPUT 1 PHANTOM power switch
(p. 39)
I INPUT 2 PHANTOM power switch
(p. 39)
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Quick Reference
camcorder. • When you are operating with the Remote
Commander supplied with your camcorder, your
G REC START/STOP button (p. 20) VCR may also operate. In that case, select a
H DATA CODE button (p. 51) commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR,
or cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper.
I Power zoom button (p. 22)
CH1
4-channel microphone
PP1 CH2
F 1 . 6 1 8 dB 180 recording standard
(p. 110)*
Quick Reference
BARS TYPE ......................62 INPUT2 LEVEL ............... 67
Battery DVCAM INPUT2 TRIM.................. 67
Battery Info .................12 See Recording mode (REC INPUT2 WIND ................. 67
Battery pack ................11 MODE) INT MIC SENS................. 66
Remaining battery INT MIC SET ................... 66
time ...............21, 118 E INT MIC WIND ............... 66
Remote Commander..131 EDGE CROP ..................... 74 Iris ..................................... 28
BEEP..................................79 END SEARCH .................. 50 IRIS DIAL ........................ 79
BLACK FADER................44 EXP. FOCUS..................... 81
BLACK STRTCH Expanded focus ................. 33 L
(stretch) .......................35 Exposure ............................ 25 LANC.............................. 128
EXT REC CTRL ............... 45 Language
C (LANGUAGE) ........... 19
Camera settings data F Large eyecup ..................... 16
display .........................51 FADER .............................. 44 LCD back light (LCD BL
Cassette ..............................18 Flickering (FLCKR LEVEL)...................... 68
Charging the battery REDUCE) ................... 62 LCD brightness (LCD
Battery pack ................11 Focus ................................. 32 BRIGHT).................... 15
Pre-installed battery ..122 FORMAT LAMP .............. 79 LCD COLOR .................... 68
CINEFRAME ....................36 Frame playback ................. 49 LCD screen ......................... 3
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